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Consumption Of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Associated With Increased Odds Of Depression, Chad E. Burleson, Kendall Anderson, Z. Copeland, Kelly L. Sullivan
Consumption Of Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Associated With Increased Odds Of Depression, Chad E. Burleson, Kendall Anderson, Z. Copeland, Kelly L. Sullivan
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Objective: To evaluate the association between depression and sugary drink intake using participant data from the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey (BRFSS).
Design: Cross-sectional data from the 2012 and 2013 BRFSS were examined (N=44,603). Depression was based on self-report of symptoms within the past 30 days. Covariates included age, sex, race, employment status, body mass index (BMI), education level, and exercise in the past 30 days.
Setting: Data from a national telephone survey (BRFSS) were used to assess risk factors associated with health of the participants.
Subjects: Participants in the 2012 and 2013 BRFSS were included in this analysis (N=44,603). …